Cathy Howell The PebbleCreek Sewing Club members are having a busy spring. We were gifted with a box of partially completed adult bibs. It was decided that we would finish those and make some additional ones. We were able to get 30 bibs made, and they are headed to a hospice facility for distribution in…
Susan Eastman Like many others, Ginny and her husband were snowbirds—coming from Denver, Colo., and wintering in PebbleCreek for 17 years. When retirement finally arrived they made the move to become full-time residents in 2016. Settling in a new cul-de-sac, they were joined by others at the same time and all became fast friends. Tragically,…
On March 28, the PebbleCreek Lady Niners celebrated 2023 winners for the following: * Senior Legacy—Low Gross, Tina Stepzinski, and Low Net, Patty Greene * Club Championship—Low Gross, Rhonda King, and Low Net, Mary Lynne Carson and Susie Malone * 2023 Arizona Golf Association 9-hole Medallion Champions—Our own PCL9GA Char Morrow and Cherri Baxter
Donna Gillen This year, PebbleCreek residents can relish in knowing that our men’s tennis teams dominated the West Valley with championship playing. The Hot Shots crushed their competition throughout the season. As the team captain, Randy Planck reflected, “This team won the league championship in compelling fashion; first defeating the Westbrook team 7-2 in the…
Jim Brown The Woodcarving Club gathered at the Oasis Pool on April 5 to celebrate another successful carving season. An annual tradition of the club is the awarding of Novice Carver of the Year and Carver of the Year. In addition, this year a Lifetime Honorary Membership was presented to Gerald Findley. Del Trost was selected as…
Ken Minichiello Although it was a usual Italian Language Class annual breakfast, it also was the time to recognize beloved instructor Dino Cervigni’s final year. After having taught Italian to both members and non-members of the Italian American Club for the past seven years, Dino decided to embark on a life-changing adventure. To show their…
Fred Dresser The 28th season of PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) comes to an end, and what a season it was for the 22 teams (8 American Division teams and 14 National Division teams) and 250-plus players. A total of 874 regular season games were played. When the dust settled and the rains stopped, Donna…
A Surprise on the Hiking Trail Early in March the PebbleCreek hikers delayed their early morning hike for an hour to give the rain a chance to clear. Although it was March, the weather was quite cold and while hiking in White Tank Regional Park, there was a fresh snowfall to view on the peaks!…
Unit 26 Ladies’ Luncheon Gena Wikstrom The ladies from Unit 26 met in March to enjoy camaraderie and great food and had the opportunity to welcome our newest resident, Cindy Whiffen. The monthly lunches are organized by Colleen McMaster and all ladies living in Unit 26 are invited to attend. Unit 26 Welcomes New Neighbors…
Melissa D’Onofrio On March 22, in another sold-out club event, 36 members enjoyed a fun evening watching the San Diego Padres take on the Cincinnati Reds in a MLB Spring League baseball game. Prior to the opening pitch, the perfect mood was set when everyone received their box of Cracker Jacks and joined in to…